Putin to discuss cooperation prospects with Prime Minister of Slovakia

Date of publication: 25 08 2016, 12:50

Russian President Vladimir Putin is going to meet with the Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico on Thursday, according to the Kremlin press service.

“The meeting between the Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico is scheduled for August 25, 2016. The current state and prospects of bilateral trade and economic cooperation between the two countries, as well as immediate international issues will be discussed,” the press service said.

Earlier Fico said that his government is interested in correcting the current situation in the relations between the EU and Russia. According to him, Slovakia is committed to restoring full partnership and mutually beneficial cooperation between the EU and Russia.

On June 14, Putin and Fico held a telephone conversation, which was also dedicated to the development of relations between the two countries.